1997 Honda Life vs. 1994 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota RAV4 (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota RAV4 (175 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Life | 1994 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Life | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2210 mm |